Peter J Morgan
@pbo61.bsky.social
Chairman PBO, 'S' BTO Ringer, Glamorgan ,Wales based. Getting Ancient
The nets @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social remained firmly furled today as Storm Amy hit us with rain and gusts up to 48mph by evening.A good time to reflect on 12 brilliant days of ringing, good numbers and variety. Autumn Chiffchaffs always reflect a change of seasons and Wrynecks confirm the feeling.
October 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The nets @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social remained firmly furled today as Storm Amy hit us with rain and gusts up to 48mph by evening.A good time to reflect on 12 brilliant days of ringing, good numbers and variety. Autumn Chiffchaffs always reflect a change of seasons and Wrynecks confirm the feeling.
SSW wind with overcast did 1little for birds with 68 birds of 12 species ringed. CC 19, Gcrest 6, Meadow Pip 26, 2 Reed Bunts new. A Restart a suprise luckily for a visiting group of nature supporters on a visit to PBOn,End to days of migrant movemant comes, thanks always due to Martin & Jodie.
October 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
SSW wind with overcast did 1little for birds with 68 birds of 12 species ringed. CC 19, Gcrest 6, Meadow Pip 26, 2 Reed Bunts new. A Restart a suprise luckily for a visiting group of nature supporters on a visit to PBOn,End to days of migrant movemant comes, thanks always due to Martin & Jodie.
Fine October autumn fare of 1sty male Dartford W, 7 Redpoll and 5 Goldcrest were among 124 birds of 16 species ringed @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social today. Meadow Pip 43, CC 41, Bcap 12 highest in slow day with weather clearing and reaching 18 degrees in the afternoon. Red sunrise spectacular.
October 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Fine October autumn fare of 1sty male Dartford W, 7 Redpoll and 5 Goldcrest were among 124 birds of 16 species ringed @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social today. Meadow Pip 43, CC 41, Bcap 12 highest in slow day with weather clearing and reaching 18 degrees in the afternoon. Red sunrise spectacular.
September bird ringing totals @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social are a tale of two distinct halves, daily details which are on the PBO ringing blog. 189 birds in the 1st 18 days then 2067 till the end today! Total for month 2067 with good variety of species. Lucky to have experienced such a good period!
September 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
September bird ringing totals @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social are a tale of two distinct halves, daily details which are on the PBO ringing blog. 189 birds in the 1st 18 days then 2067 till the end today! Total for month 2067 with good variety of species. Lucky to have experienced such a good period!
Benign start @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social with clear sky and no wind,little overhead but 170 ringed of 16 species.53 CC, 61 Swallow, 23 Meadow Pipit latter 2 species taped. 5 Goldcrest. Garden & Grasshopper Warbler + Stonechat & Linnet from Crown Estate field. Good numbers again from Culverwell.
September 30, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Benign start @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social with clear sky and no wind,little overhead but 170 ringed of 16 species.53 CC, 61 Swallow, 23 Meadow Pipit latter 2 species taped. 5 Goldcrest. Garden & Grasshopper Warbler + Stonechat & Linnet from Crown Estate field. Good numbers again from Culverwell.
A light N wind with S pm plus cloud and fine sunset ensured good ringing of 191 birds of 17 species @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social with 1st Redpoll of autumn plus usual cast of 57 CC,18 Bcap,41 Swallow 36 House Martin. Added variety included 9 G'crest,1 F'crest,3 WW, 2 Whtroat & late Grey Wagtail.
September 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
A light N wind with S pm plus cloud and fine sunset ensured good ringing of 191 birds of 17 species @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social with 1st Redpoll of autumn plus usual cast of 57 CC,18 Bcap,41 Swallow 36 House Martin. Added variety included 9 G'crest,1 F'crest,3 WW, 2 Whtroat & late Grey Wagtail.
Rain front with S wind cleared @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social by 0900 hrs ,later sunny 16 degrees. 133 birds of 13 species ringed 108 CC, 1 Reed, 1 Sedge, 11 Bcap, 1 WW, 1 Firecrest,1 Gcrest & 1 GreatSWood. 1 Spanish ringed CC late pm(fig) and 'blythi,' Lesser Whitethroat see blog later for details.
September 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Rain front with S wind cleared @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social by 0900 hrs ,later sunny 16 degrees. 133 birds of 13 species ringed 108 CC, 1 Reed, 1 Sedge, 11 Bcap, 1 WW, 1 Firecrest,1 Gcrest & 1 GreatSWood. 1 Spanish ringed CC late pm(fig) and 'blythi,' Lesser Whitethroat see blog later for details.
Overcast with S wind with sprinkle of rain at 1100 hrs. Far fewerbirds @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social especially hirundines. 61 birds ringed of 11 species, 20 CC, 9 Bcap, 2 Garden & 1 Reed W, 1 Grey Wagtail. No crests ringed. Jodie Mae Henderson showing my granddaughter her holding and ringing skills.
September 27, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Overcast with S wind with sprinkle of rain at 1100 hrs. Far fewerbirds @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social especially hirundines. 61 birds ringed of 11 species, 20 CC, 9 Bcap, 2 Garden & 1 Reed W, 1 Grey Wagtail. No crests ringed. Jodie Mae Henderson showing my granddaughter her holding and ringing skills.
A NE wind but with cloud from the east since dawn @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social A total of 377 birds of 16 species were ringed with 307 being those of House Martins,all being juveniles with none being trapped more than once. Also. 35 CC,25 Bcap & 5 Goldcrest. 1100+ birds ringed in the last 5 days.
September 26, 2025 at 5:47 PM
A NE wind but with cloud from the east since dawn @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social A total of 377 birds of 16 species were ringed with 307 being those of House Martins,all being juveniles with none being trapped more than once. Also. 35 CC,25 Bcap & 5 Goldcrest. 1100+ birds ringed in the last 5 days.
No change in the weather @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social NE wind, gusty at times ,hot again in the afternoon. 125 birds were ringed with CC 48 and Blackcap 16 main species. 25 House Martin and 8 Swallows netted amongst the big numbers around most of the day. 2 each of Spot.Fly and Goldcrest of note.
September 25, 2025 at 6:46 PM
No change in the weather @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social NE wind, gusty at times ,hot again in the afternoon. 125 birds were ringed with CC 48 and Blackcap 16 main species. 25 House Martin and 8 Swallows netted amongst the big numbers around most of the day. 2 each of Spot.Fly and Goldcrest of note.
Same strongish NE wind early on @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social declining pm but with 18 degrees and then increased cloud. 155 birds of 14 ringed, CC 70, B'cap 23, Swallow 35, House M 4. A new Barn Owl early on and retrap Wryneck from 2 days ago popular shown by Asstant Warden, Jodie Mae Henderson.
September 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Same strongish NE wind early on @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social declining pm but with 18 degrees and then increased cloud. 155 birds of 14 ringed, CC 70, B'cap 23, Swallow 35, House M 4. A new Barn Owl early on and retrap Wryneck from 2 days ago popular shown by Asstant Warden, Jodie Mae Henderson.
Autumnal Equinox sunrise at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social this morning with light NE wind, sunny all day with 173 birds of 20 species ringed at three sites. 1st Whinchat of the year ringed with again Chiffchaff 79 & Blackcap 44 highest. 3 Firecrest and Cetti's warbler 'cream' of birds for the day.
September 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Autumnal Equinox sunrise at @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social this morning with light NE wind, sunny all day with 173 birds of 20 species ringed at three sites. 1st Whinchat of the year ringed with again Chiffchaff 79 & Blackcap 44 highest. 3 Firecrest and Cetti's warbler 'cream' of birds for the day.
An excellent day for the leaving and new ringers at PBO @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social , 341 birds of 23 species ringed at 3 sites. CC predominant at 155,Bcap42,with Meadpip44& Swallow42 taped.A new Wryneck and Cetti's warbler cream of day apart from crests, 7 Firecrests and 9 Goldcrest . My 1st day !
September 22, 2025 at 5:55 PM
An excellent day for the leaving and new ringers at PBO @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social , 341 birds of 23 species ringed at 3 sites. CC predominant at 155,Bcap42,with Meadpip44& Swallow42 taped.A new Wryneck and Cetti's warbler cream of day apart from crests, 7 Firecrests and 9 Goldcrest . My 1st day !
Back for my autumn fix at PBO @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social for two weeks. Good start with Alpine swift,.Roll on the warblers!?
September 21, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Back for my autumn fix at PBO @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social for two weeks. Good start with Alpine swift,.Roll on the warblers!?
Very quiet bird wise in Pentyrch, Cardiff garden but for some time watched Southern Hawker dragonfly ovipositing around the banks of the pond.
August 29, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Very quiet bird wise in Pentyrch, Cardiff garden but for some time watched Southern Hawker dragonfly ovipositing around the banks of the pond.
Mixed weather,hot,then overcast and clear @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social with 23 birds of 8 species ringed.Few from garden most from CEF crops. Sand Martin and Linnet delighted 3 American visitors from the cruise ship today at Portland. Chief 'Dessert chief' Teri preparing one of 5 for AGM, BBQ.
July 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Mixed weather,hot,then overcast and clear @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social with 23 birds of 8 species ringed.Few from garden most from CEF crops. Sand Martin and Linnet delighted 3 American visitors from the cruise ship today at Portland. Chief 'Dessert chief' Teri preparing one of 5 for AGM, BBQ.
Very pleasant to be back @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social again for tomorrow's AGM at 1630 hrs Bonus on 17th of Sedge Warbelr (Rosie's best bird after years of Acro ringing) and mine a Juv Willow Warbler, 64 years after my first in 1961 at PBO! Photos ,as usual by bird whisperer warden, Martin Cade.
July 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Very pleasant to be back @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social again for tomorrow's AGM at 1630 hrs Bonus on 17th of Sedge Warbelr (Rosie's best bird after years of Acro ringing) and mine a Juv Willow Warbler, 64 years after my first in 1961 at PBO! Photos ,as usual by bird whisperer warden, Martin Cade.
2hr armchair sky/garden watch,Pentyrch,SWales. Wind gusty West with scudding clouds.4 Swifts,Ist for year,2Swallow N,no HM yet. 1 low Red kite and plenty of mini- albratrosses (LBBG& HG!). 1st juv Starlings & juv.Goldfinch among 13 species in the garden with up to 10 Jackdaws. #birdingwales
May 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
2hr armchair sky/garden watch,Pentyrch,SWales. Wind gusty West with scudding clouds.4 Swifts,Ist for year,2Swallow N,no HM yet. 1 low Red kite and plenty of mini- albratrosses (LBBG& HG!). 1st juv Starlings & juv.Goldfinch among 13 species in the garden with up to 10 Jackdaws. #birdingwales
Many thanks to Martin and Jodie for enjoyable week @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social ,also nice to meet old friends especially John Lucas and Graham W. R. rumped Swallow defied capture with 88 birds of 17 species ringed by all ringers in the week! Cattle Egret Portland tick! Back soon in July for AGM.
May 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Many thanks to Martin and Jodie for enjoyable week @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social ,also nice to meet old friends especially John Lucas and Graham W. R. rumped Swallow defied capture with 88 birds of 17 species ringed by all ringers in the week! Cattle Egret Portland tick! Back soon in July for AGM.
Always a exhilarating day when Spotted Flycatchers are migrating through @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social especially when few other migrants are,7 ringed today amongst 14 birds with 1st Whitethroat since 30th April! Broad & deep bill with rectal bristles of SFly specially suited to their capture method.
May 17, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Always a exhilarating day when Spotted Flycatchers are migrating through @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social especially when few other migrants are,7 ringed today amongst 14 birds with 1st Whitethroat since 30th April! Broad & deep bill with rectal bristles of SFly specially suited to their capture method.
Pictures of the oasis for migrant birds that is @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social in lieu of any present today. A CC,a Spotted Flycatcher and House Sparrow being the only birds ringed all day! The continuing fine weather doesn't augur well for any improvement, but we have been surprised before!
May 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Pictures of the oasis for migrant birds that is @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social in lieu of any present today. A CC,a Spotted Flycatcher and House Sparrow being the only birds ringed all day! The continuing fine weather doesn't augur well for any improvement, but we have been surprised before!
Meadow Pipit nest with 4 young.
May 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Meadow Pipit nest with 4 young.
Another quiet ringing day @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social with only 11 bids, the first juv. Goldfinches of the year, 4 pulli Meadow pipits, with only 1 each of WW, CC, Chaffinch & House Sp.It could have been greatly enlived by the addition of a Red rumped swallow which refused all attempts at capture!
May 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Another quiet ringing day @portlandbirdobs.bsky.social with only 11 bids, the first juv. Goldfinches of the year, 4 pulli Meadow pipits, with only 1 each of WW, CC, Chaffinch & House Sp.It could have been greatly enlived by the addition of a Red rumped swallow which refused all attempts at capture!